2 Corinthians 10:2

Disciples’ Literal New Testament

²And I am begging that I may not [have to] be bold^[a] while present with the confidence with which I am considering to dare [to act] against some considering us as walking in accordance with the flesh^[b].

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Footnotes

2 Corinthians 10:2 With this opening comment for this section compare the closing comment in 13:10. Paul is writing to correct a wrong attitude toward him on the part of some, the precise details of which are not stated but can only be inferred from what Paul says. His desire is to be bold in words here in order to avoid having to be bold in actions against them when he comes.
2 Corinthians 10:2 That is, with mere human authority, motives, and power.

2 Corinthians 10:2

King James Version

²But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.

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2 Corinthians 10:2

New International Version

²I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold^(A) as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the standards of this world.^(B)

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Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT)

Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing